Meet Jo: The heart behind Jo's Inclusive Early Years Teaching🏠🌈

Discover the passion, experience, and unique approach that makes Jo's Inclusive Early Years Teaching a special place for children to learn and thrive.

My journey: Why I work with young children

I wanted to be the person I needed when I was little: someone calm, curious and stubborn enough to stick with a child when everyone else gave up. Seeing a tiny breakthrough — a look, a new sound, a hand reach — feels massive to me, and doing that work alongside parents so whole families breathe easier is what keeps me showing up.

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A session with Jo

For most children, a session with me feels like being invited into a really calm, interesting game in their own space, not “doing work” with a teacher. I usually start on the floor, following whatever they’re drawn to – building little worlds with toys, acting out everyday routines, exploring treasure baskets, or playing simple turn‑taking games. I love using songs, stories, cause‑and‑effect toys and pretend play, then weaving in early communication, interaction and problem‑solving so they’re learning without even realising.

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My special touch: Inclusive teaching for every child

Because I know exactly what it’s like to be the kid who’s “too much” for busy settings and that one adult who actually gets you can change everything. I’m calm, stubborn in a good way, and I notice the tiny things most people miss – the half‑look, the almost‑word, the way they show you what they need without saying it. I’m not interested in fixing children; I’m interested in making them feel safe, understood and really seen, and helping parents feel like they’ve finally got someone properly on their side.

More than just development: Support for the whole family

That they feel supported, less alone, and clearer about everyday next steps — parents who feel calmer, more confident and better able to notice what their child is communicating. So besides developmental gains, families get practical, plain‑spoken guidance they can actually use, steadier routines at home, and someone in their corner who sees the whole child (and the whole family) without blame.